A patient is preparing to undergo blood cortisol testing.This test is the best indicator of the function of which gland?
A)Adrenal
B)Pituitary
C)Thymus
D)Thyroid

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Blood cortisol testing is used to assess the function of the adrenal gland, which produces cortisol. The other glands listed (pituitary, thymus, thyroid) produce different hormones and would not be indicated by this particular test.

A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Blood Cortisol Testing